One of the fan-favorite Action RPG games is coming back! Yes, we are talking about the recently announced Mortal Shell II – the sequel to the original game that was released back in 2020 (2021 on Steam). So if you’ve played the prequel or are now interested in the Mortal Shell franchise, here’s everything that you need to know about the new Mortal Shell game!
Mortal Shell II: The Souls-Like Action RPG Returns
For those living under a rock, Mortal Shell is an action-RPG souls-like game that takes you to a dark fantasy world where you are tasked with discovering and understanding various elements of the fallen warriors, aka the Shells. The game offers unique play styles, including combat styles and character strengths.
The developers claim that Mortal Shell II brings a lot of improvements and reworkings from the original Mortal Shell game, so let’s look at the release date, trailer, and other important details you need to know about Mortal Shell II.
Mortal Shell II: Announcement
The sequel to the original Mortal Shell video game was announced to the world during the Summer Games Fest that was held in June 2025. The announcement gave the world the first look at what you can expect from the sequel. The trailer showcases different shell classes and the combat styles and combat weapons that you can use to take down your enemies. As for the main characters from the trailer, we have:
- Harbringer
- Undermether
- Haros
- Tiel
- Eredrim
Towards the end, the announcement trailer revealed a 2026 release and platform availability for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. You can watch the announcement trailer by heading here.
Mortal Shell II Release Date
Fast-forward to 2026, and the developers dropped a release date trailer. Mortal Shell II is now set for a release on the 20th of August 2026, with pre-orders now live for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Mortal Shell II: Developer and Publisher
Mortal Shell II continues to be developed by the same team that created the prequel to the game. The publisher, Playstack, has not only played its role in both Mortal Shell games but has also been a part of the following games.
Mortal Shell II Gameplay
On the 1st of April 2026, we also got to see a 12-minute-long gameplay trailer that showcases the game’s mechanics, the game world that you will be playing in, as well as the three Shells: Tiel the Acolyte, Eredrim the Venerable, and Proxima the Bloodseeker.
As for the gameplay, players can move through various interconnected worlds such as the forests, marshes, temple ruins, underground dungeon-like areas, and even hidden or secret paths.
One of the big improvements that fans have noticed is the improved combat system. In Mortal Shell II, you will no longer see the traditional stamina bar that restricts attacks, faster melee combat, and, most importantly of all, new ranged weapons and firearms that players can use.
Coming to the bosses and enemies, the gameplay video shows you the different enemy types you will encounter, such as:
- Cultists
- Undead soldiers
- Giant beasts
- Towering bosses
- Angry monsters
Mortal Shell II: Storyline
In Mortal Shell II, you embark on a journey that takes you through the various worlds where the Shells have to be awakened from their deep sleep, helping them to unlock their strengths and abilities to take on the enemies and uncover secrets. The game has over 60 dungeons that you can explore, with each dungeon as a test of your skills in using the weapons and talents that you have earned throughout your journey.
Mortal Shell II Supported Platforms
The game will be available on the following platforms.
Mortal Shell II System Requirements
With the game almost a month away from global release and pre-orders currently live, the developers have revealed the minimum system requirements. Check them out.
Mortal Shell II: Minimum System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11
- CPU: Intel Core i7 10700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super or AMD Radeon RX 6600
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB (SSD recommended)
Mortal Shell II Pre-orders
Pre-orders for the game have just gone live on all three supported platforms. You can choose to pre-order either the base standard edition of the game or The Devout Edition. The standard edition of the game costs $49.99, but you don’t get any benefits for pre-ordering the game. However, if you pre-order The Devout Edition of the game for $59.99, you get the following.
- Early access to the official game, i.e., playable from the 17th of August instead of the 20th.
- Skeletal and Obsidian Harbringer Skins
However, if you are a PlayStation 5 gamer, you can choose to pre-order the physical copy of the game. Yes, the physical copy is exclusive to the PlayStation console. Xbox and PC gamers just have to deal with the digital editions of the game.
Mortal Shell II Controller and Multiplayer Support
Multiplayer support for the game as of now does not exist and probably won’t be a thing in the future if we are to go by the previous Mortal Shell game. As for controller support, the game’s store page on Steam supports PlayStation and Xbox controllers for PC gameplay.
Mortal Shell II: Open Beta
As of the 6th of June 2026, the open beta for Mortal Shell II is live for players on PC via Steam. This is a free-to-play open beta. Simply head over to the game’s store page on Steam and click on the green Download button to install and play the open beta.
Closing Thoughts
So, are you planning to pre-order the game right now, or are you simply invested in playing the biggest game of the year this November – Grand Theft Auto VI? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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